The sides of my mini Sanyo are hot. - Sanyo Refrigerators

No. The freezer "tray" is the evaporator, and therefore, the most important part of the unit. (this applies to most mini-fridges out there)

you should have gotten a data cable with that DVR if not that one has a mini usb connector either in the side or on the bottom of it. all you do is connect the mini USB cable in the side of the device and you'll get a pop up window and on that window one of the choices will be "open folder" then you can left click or select all and drag or copy the files directly to a folder in your computer's hard drive.

No, if you let it sit upright for 24 hours it should be ok. What problem are you having?

the unit should have heat coming off the condenser coils on the back. some of the units have a little fan motor to help cool the condenser. make sure there is plenty of space for air flow around the unit, as this is crucial to normal operation.

How long was it in storage?
A fridge doesn't like to be laid down then stood up and plugged in. Reset the overload circuit.

WHO STOCK THE TAPES

check drain hose maybe is obstruct or have bad plunk.

this is not a fault. some of the hot pipework is led across the sides and across the transom between fridge and freezer to prevent condensation

mini fridge with power

Same problem - When defrosting and moving away frost had a spray come from the left side of fridge. Can I repair - if a leak and how to add more freon?